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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, September 19, 1949
* Actor Frank Morgan death
* "Wizard of Oz" title character
The front page has a one column headline: "FRANK MORGAN, ACTOR IN MOVIES, DIES AT AGE 59" with subhead and photo. (see) Morgan was best known for playing 5 roles in the "Wizard of Oz" including the wizard himself.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toning, nice condition.

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1st KING KONG - Fay Wray Movie Film REVIEW 1933 New York City Times Newspaper

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1933
* Original King Kong movie... 1st movie review
This is an extremely significant issue, as page 12 contains the first review of the movie "King Kong", headed: "A Fantastic Film in Which a Monstrous Ape Uses Automobiles for Missiles and Climbs a Skyscraper" with the review taking about about a full column.
For any collector of King Kong memorabilia, this would be a cornerstone piece, rarely found today. Nice to have in this famous newspaper and where this movie was first shown to the public.
Other news of the day throughout with much on the upcoming 1st inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Thirty-six pages, 3 large cutouts on three unrel... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1922
* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
* Marriage to Natacha Rambova
Page 10 has a one column heading: "VALENTINO'S MARRIAGE INVALID, JUDGES SAY" with subhead. (see) He would be arrested arrested for bigamy shortly after this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1977
* Tony Nathan, of "Woodlawn" fame, rushes for two touchdowns and throws for another
* Alabama secures the SEC title - setting the stage for a trip to the Sugar Bowl
* O.J Simpson & Ken Norton coverage
Page 9 of the sports section has: "Alabama Wins, Clinches S.E.C. Title, Bowl Birth", followed by text which includes in part, "Tony Nathan scored two touchdowns on 1-yard plunges and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass as second-ranked Alabama overcame a rash of fumbles to down Louisiana State, 24-3, today and capture its sixth Southeastern Conference championship in seven years." This is the report of Tony Nathan, of Woodlawn fame, who overcame severe racial ob... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident
Page 19 has one column headings: "Mix's Body Flown West" "Military Rites for Cowboy Will Be Held in Glendale"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 20, 1966
* Texas Western Miners upset 4-time NCAA champs Kentucky in NCAA basketball championship
* First-ever team with all-black starters to win the title
A great newspaper--and from the founding city of the sport of basketball--reporting, quite modestly on the front of the sports page, the upset of four-time NCAA champion Kentucky Wildcats by the Texas Western Miners (as immortalized in the award winning film, Glory Road (2006 ESPY Award for Best Sports Movie).
Note also the banner headline on the front page of the sports section announcing: "Brigham Young Tops NYU In NIT Final" with a related celebratory photo (see). While hi... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1946
* A "Miracle on 34th Street" connection
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1st report)
Page 32 has one column headings: "SUN, SMILES BEAM ON MACY'S PARADE" "2,000,000 Line Streets for 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Festival of Fun" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1946 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This was the exact parade that was featured in the 1947 Christmas movie classic, "Miracle on 34th Street".
Also within this issue are various store advertisements, including Macy's and Gimbels which was also a focus in the movie as well. Actual footage of this parade was included within the film itself.
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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and altogether captivating, touched the screen yesterday when Walt Disney's long-awaited feature-length cartoon of the Grimm fairy tale, "Show White and the Seven Dwarfs" had its local premiere at the Radio City Music Hall. Let your fears be quieted at once: Mr. Disney and his amazing technical crew have outdone themselves..." wi... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Actress Jean Harlow
The front page has one column headings that include: "WIDOW IS MYSTIFIED BY BERN'S SUICIDE" "Tried To End Her Own Life" and more. (see) Coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of the famous movie actress, Jean Harlow. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscripti... See More

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Very Rare MOVIE Film Hollywood Golden Age "A Yank in the R.A.F." 1941 Newspaper

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Sept. 26, 1941
* Rare film movie promotion publication
* "A Yank in the R.A.F" - Betty Grable
An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.
Among the reports are: "Warner Defends Picture Policy" "50,000 Feree Admissions to Soldiers Here" "Industry Leaders at Senate's Film Hearings" which includes a photo of Harry Warner;"Music from 'Dumbo' Released by ASCAP" and much more.
Included also is a full page color "poster" announcing the world premiere of the film "A Yank In The R.A.F." and also an announcement of the play "Lydia" on Broadway (see).
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Rare MOVIE Film Hollywood Golden Age "BILLY THE KID" Robert Taylor1941 Newspaper

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, May 28, 1941
* Rare film movie promotional publication
* "Billy the Kid" - Robert Taylor
An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.
Among the reports are: "20th-Fox Sets Sales Meeting Here July 9-11" "Business Down Sharply; Varied Causes Are Cited" "Newsreel Parade" "Warners Continue British Production" "Disney Cartoonists to Strike Today""Castings Highlight News of Hollywood Production" and much more.
Included also is a full page color "poster" promoting the film "Billy The Kid" starring Robert Taylor, plus a fullpg. color related cartoon (see... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1940
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement
Page 29 has a 10 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse. Also one column headings on the same page: "'Fantasia' Opens Tonight" "Stokowski and Philadelphia Orchestra to Be Heard in Walt Disney Feature" With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be one of 1st advertisements for this movie classic in any newspaper. Nice edition for any Walt Disney collector.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, with... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939
* Wizard of Oz movie debut announcement
* One of the earliest mentions of this famous film ?
Page 17 has a brief, discrete but historic announcement in early film history. A small one column heading reads: "'Wizard of Oz' Set for Capital Aug. 17" with text beginning: "Metro's Technicolor production of "The Wizard of Oz" will have its premiere on Aug. 17 at the Capital Theatre. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland will appear...." Was this the first mention of this famous film in the famed Times newspaper. It would make its debut in Hollywood on August 15th.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition tha... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on the Jack Sharley vs. Primo Carnera heavyweight boxing title fight. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen ... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1935
* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actor Boris Karloff as The Monster
Page 25 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch illustrated advertisement for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "The Bride OF Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. This was the day this famous movie opened in New York City.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest:
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.
* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1938
* Jackie Coogan sues his mother
* Hollywood child actor star
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
* California Child Actor's Bill prelude
Page 3 has a one column heading: "MOTHER IS SUED BY JACKIE COOGAN" with subheads. (see) See below for more information on this event. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1931
* Rudy Vallee weds
* Fay Webb
Page 25 has one column headings that include: "RUDY VALLEE WED TO CALIFORNIA GIRL" "Secret Marriage Monday at West Orange Announced by Broadcasting Company" and more with photo of Webb. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were ... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1929
* George Herman Babe Ruth
* Claire Merritt Hodgson
* Engagement
Page 31 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth to Marry Mrs. Claire Hodgson; He and Former Actress Get License Here" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially this topic.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the pri... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest:
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1932
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First report coverage continues on page 6 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, October 5, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio divorce
* Stork Club photo
Page 13 has a 4 column headline: "Marilyn Is Divorcing Joe: Says 'No Chance' They'll Patch Things Up" with subhead and nice photo of the famous couple during happier times at the famous "Stork Club".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, some binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.

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Early & Rare Pre KING KONG Movie Release Mention 1932 New York Times Newspaper

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1932
* Very early King Kong movie mention
Before the movie would premiere in March, 1933, this issue has a early and somewhat inconspicuous mention of King Kong in a little piece on page 7 of the Movie-Drama section (inside) of this newspaper, reading: "With his 'King Kong' now about ready for exhibition, Merian C. Cooper is turning his attention to another adventure theme with the title of 'Killer at Large'...".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the era. Complete in a thich 100+ page Sunday edition, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to rema... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1929
* Actress Joan Crawford
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks. Jr.
* Wedding - weds - married
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fairbanks Jr., 19, Weds Joan Crawford Here; Pair Too Busy in Films for Honeymoon Now" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. A few binding slits a... See More

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Very Early RONALD REAGAN Movies Film 1ST Mention New York Times 1937 Newspaper

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1937
* Very early Ronald Reagan
* Beginning on the big screen
* Warner Brothers movies
This is a significant issue for any Ronald Reagan or presidential collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on page 29 under the heading: "News Of The Screen" and mentions him appearing in a new movie: "...Ronald Reagan, a new Warner find, and June Travis will be the principals in "Inside Story"...". An inconspicuous report, yet significant as his first mention in this national newspaper.
News, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high ... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1940
* Walt Disney's Pinocchio movie premiere ad
* Eve of opening night
Page 17 has a 9 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Pinocchio' With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movie classic in any newspaper. Nice illustration of the main character within this ad. (see) Nice edition for any Walt Disney collector.
News of day, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the "rag edition", printed on very high quality newsprint for libraries & other institutions, rag edition in very ... See More

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1929
* Actress Margaret Lawrence murder
* Louis Bennison suicide
* Wallace Eddinger
The front page has a two column headline: "MARGARET LAWRENCE SLAIN BY LOUIS BENNISON, ACTOR, WHO ENDS LIFE IN HER HOME" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with two photos. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.

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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1942
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features library, the film is based on the 1923 book "Bambi, A Life in the Woods" by Austrian author Felix Salten.
The review is headed: " 'Bambi', a Musical Cartoon in Technicolor Produced by Walt Disney From the Story by Felix Salten, at the Music Hall"
The review begins: "The children at the Music Hall yesterday were content again; ... See More